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Medium Sized Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Portola Valley Ranch
Portola Valley Ranch
Libby Raab ArchitectureLibby Raab Architecture
Front Entry Gable on Modern Farmhouse
Medium sized rural front door in San Francisco with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and blue floors.
Custom Doors
Custom Doors
Grand EntrancesGrand Entrances
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in San Diego with white walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Greenwood Craftsman Model - Entry Foyer - Beracah Homes - Modular Home
Greenwood Craftsman Model - Entry Foyer - Beracah Homes - Modular Home
Beracah HomesBeracah Homes
Alternate view of main entrance showing ceramic tile floor meeting laminate hardwood floor, open foyer to above, open staircase, main entry door featuring twin sidelights. Photo: ACHensler
Lake Forest Park Renovation
Lake Forest Park Renovation
FINNE ArchitectsFINNE Architects
The Lake Forest Park Renovation is a top-to-bottom renovation of a 50's Northwest Contemporary house located 25 miles north of Seattle. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider
Hampstead Family Home
Hampstead Family Home
Claudia Dorsch Interior Design LtdClaudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd
Medium sized classic front door in London with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a feature wall.
Апартаменты в "Москва-Сити"
Апартаменты в "Москва-Сити"
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Прихожая с большим зеркалом и встроенным шкафом для одежды.
Medium sized contemporary front door in Saint Petersburg with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and beige floors.
Квартира в стиле минимализм
Квартира в стиле минимализм
LINEIKA Design BureauLINEIKA Design Bureau
LINEIKA Design Bureau | Светлый интерьер прихожей в стиле минимализм в Санкт-Петербурге. В дизайне подобраны удачные сочетания керамогранита под мрамор, стен графитового цвета, черные вставки на потолке. Освещение встроенного типа, трековые светильники, встроенные светильники, светодиодные ленты. Распашная стеклянная перегородка в потолок ведет в гардеробную. Встроенный шкаф графитового цвета в потолок с местом для верхней одежды, обуви, обувных принадлежностей.
A LAURELHURST MID-CENTURY FOR ILLUSTRATOR IRWIN CAPLAN
A LAURELHURST MID-CENTURY FOR ILLUSTRATOR IRWIN CAPLAN
LEICHT SEATTLELEICHT SEATTLE
An original Sandy Cohen design mid-century house in Laurelhurst neighborhood in Seattle. The house was originally built for illustrator Irwin Caplan, known for the "Famous Last Words" comic strip in the Saturday Evening Post. The residence was recently bought from Caplan’s estate by new owners, who found that it ultimately needed both cosmetic and functional upgrades. A renovation led by SHED lightly reorganized the interior so that the home’s midcentury character can shine. LEICHT cabinet in frosty white c-channel in alum color. Wrap in custom VG Fir panel. DWELL Magazine article DeZeen article Design by SHED Architecture & Design Photography by: Rafael Soldi
Квартира на Кутузовском проспекте
Квартира на Кутузовском проспекте
Anastasia KovalchukAnastasia Kovalchuk
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Moscow with porcelain flooring, beige floors, pink walls, a single front door, a white front door and a drop ceiling.
Menlo Park Project
Menlo Park Project
Supple Homes, IncSupple Homes, Inc
This is an example of a medium sized modern front door in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
LA Home Builders/Coffey and Co. House of Interiors Fall Parade of Homes 2018
LA Home Builders/Coffey and Co. House of Interiors Fall Parade of Homes 2018
LA Home BuildersLA Home Builders
This warm entry to the home features a walnut and metal front door, tiled columns and modern sconce lighting.
Inspiration for a medium sized retro front door in Omaha with beige walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel DoorsVisionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Phoenix with a single front door and a glass front door.
Gribble/Marietta/Siding/Gutters/Door
Gribble/Marietta/Siding/Gutters/Door
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Atlanta with grey walls, a single front door and a blue front door.
Belvue Lane Residence
Belvue Lane Residence
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Contractor: Legacy CDM Inc. | Interior Designer: Kim Woods & Trish Bass | Photographer: Jola Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse front door in Orange County with white walls, slate flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
SouthEnd RowHome
SouthEnd RowHome
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
Eric Roth Photo
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
West Palm Beach Penthouse Renovation
West Palm Beach Penthouse Renovation
Cambridge Construction LLCCambridge Construction LLC
Ron Rosenzweig
Medium sized contemporary front door in Miami with black walls, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Exteriors
Exteriors
360 Painting of Naperville360 Painting of Naperville
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Chicago with brown walls, a single front door and a black front door.
Ferienhaus am Ammersee
Ferienhaus am Ammersee
Lothar Hennig ArchitekturfotografieLothar Hennig Architekturfotografie
Lothar Hennig. Architekten: M13-Architekten
Medium sized contemporary front door in Munich with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
California Dreamin'
California Dreamin'
NUMI BuildNUMI Build
The Salty Shutters
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse entrance in Los Angeles with a stable front door and a red front door.
Entry Door Projects
Entry Door Projects
Carby's LumberCarby's Lumber
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Boston with a single front door and a glass front door.

Medium Sized Front Door Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!
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